Sente, Nekritz Light Northbrook Menorah

The Illinois lawmakers celebrated the Jewish holiday at the Lubavitch Chabad synagogue in Northbrook.

Illinois Representative Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) and her colleague Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook), joined to celebrate Hanukah this week at a menorah lighting with Rabbi Meir Moscoqitz and members of Northbrook's Lubavitch Chabad synagogue, according to a recent press release. “Sharing our traditions and cultures with our neighbors is part of what makes the holiday season so special,” Sente said in the release. “The Chanukah festival is a special time for so many families, and I’m honored to have this opportunity tocelebrate with them by taking part in such a beautiful tradition.” Lubavitch Chabad was founded 25 years ago as a study group for young professionals, was established as a synagogue in 2001 and has continued to take on a …

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Nekritz, Biss Introduce Sweeping Pension Reform Bill

Possible changes to the current Illinois pension system, as proposed by the bill, include shifting teacher pension obligations onto school districts, raising the retirement age and capping cost of living adjustments.

In an effort to curb the state's budget woes without bailing on current Illinois public sector pension obligations, a press release announced Illinois lawmakers Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) and Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) introduced House Bill 6258 in Springfield today. "The pension debate has featured too much finger-pointing and progress has been disappointingly slow," Biss said in the release. "This bill contains ideas drawn from business, labor, and civic groups as well as our colleagues in the General Assembly. We believe that it is a roadmap for solving this problem in January..."  Changes to the state's public employee pension policy, as proposed by the bill inlclude:  “Daniel and I understand this is a difficult issue for all of us, …

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Gary

2:38 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012

Willie, that's a great idea. Let's take it one step further. Take whatever each State employee put into the retirement system and use the same calculation they use to calculate our Social Security benefits, and tell them they have to live with that. They keep complaining they don't get Social Security benefits. Fine... let's move them over to our wonderful plan. If it's good enough for the rest …   more ›

Nekritz Wins 57th IL House District Race Vs. Greenberg

Democrat Elaine Nekritz defeated Republican Jonathan Greenberg, 55 to 45 percent.

UPDATED AT 10:35 P.M. The Nekritz campaign has confirmed she accepted the victory in the Illinois House 57th district race.  "It was a hard-fought race," Nekritz said. "It's now time to shift from campaigning to getting down to business on pension reform and the other important issues facing our state." "I'm happy to get to work with this district's support behind me," she added. Updated at 9:50 p.m. Jonathan Greenberg has confirmed he conceded the race to Elaine Nekritz.  "Tonight, the results indicate that - while we convinced a lot of people - we didn't convince enough of our neighbors," Greenberg said in a statement. "I congratulate Rep. Nekritz on her victory and pray that she will be able to solve our big problems." Patch will be …

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Election 2012: Illinois House District 57

Get to know the 57th District Candidates — the incumbent Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) and the challenger Jonathan Greenberg (R-Northbrook).

Election 2012: Illinois House District 57

Get to know the 57th House District Candidates — The incumbent Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) and the challenger Jonathan Greenberg (R-Northbrook).

Nekritz Makes 'Superb Candidate' for 57th District

Letter to the editor

Elaine Nekrtitz is superb candidate running for State Rep in our community. She is smart, independent thinking and articulate. She has had the political courage to vote against rules put forth by Speaker Madigan that she thought should be changed and similarly had the courage to chair the Pension committee in an election year to try to tackle the biggest challenge facing our state. She may not have accomplished resolution yet but it does not take away from her hard work and dedication to try to bring people together to find a solution. She is respected by Democrats and Republicans, and without question one of the hardest working and best legislators in Springfield. That is why even though she is not in my district I have knocked on doors …

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Nekritz Endorsed by Gun Control Advocates

On Tuesday, Democrat State Rep. Elaine Nekritz accepted the full endorsement of Brady PAC of Illinois, the state’s largest gun control advocacy group.

Election 2012: Illinois House District 57

The incumbent Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) is running against Jonathan Greenberg (R-Northbrook) in the race for the 57th Illinois House District.

The 57th Illinois House District features incumbent Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) running against Jonathan Greenberg (R-Northbrook). The 57th Illinois House District includes several communities including Des Plaines, Glenview, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook and Prospect Heights. The Illinois State Board of Elections has a district locator. Candidates Click on a candidate's name for biographical information and answers to our candidate questionnaires, and check back for updates. News VIDEOS: Nekritz, Greenberg Discuss Gambling, Pension Reform VIDEO: Nekritz, Greenberg to Face off in 57th District Race Spirited Primary Elections Taking Shape Contested Primaries Emerging for Local Races Nekritz’s Leadership Benefits Local Residents …

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VIDEOS: Nekritz, Greenberg Discuss Gambling, Pension Reform

State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) and Republican challenger Jonathan Greenberg shared their views at a Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce forum.

State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) and Republican challenger Jonathan Greenberg, who will face off in the 57th District race this fall, discussed their qualifications and answered questions at a June 5 forum in Buffalo Grove. Their full responses to questions on the following topics can be heard in the videos attached at right. On pension reform Both candidates acknowledged that the state's inability to cover pensions is a problem. Illinois has "$600 billion in accrued liability and $70 billion to pay for it," Greenberg noted. Nekritz: “I feel we were very, very close to getting a solution, so I believe we can get there.  … What’s been happening is because the entity is setting the wages and benefits and sends the bill to the state, …

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